Charcoal Grill Express - (Near Lambeth, london)

B Grossi Don Luigi in Streatham Hill is one of those rare independent restaurants that genuinely deserves more recognition. Everything here is made with care, using high-quality ingredients, and it shows in the flavour of every dish. Maria runs the front of house and is always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Her partner Alessio is the chef, and you can taste the passion and skill in his cooking. The food is consistently excellent. The zucchini fritte are a highlight. Light, crisp, and perfectly cooked. The pizzas are outstanding, with some of the best dough in London (coming from a fellow Italian). The G.O.A.T pizza is my favourite and is one of the best I’ve had anywhere. Drinks are also done properly. The Negronis are made exactly as they should be, well balanced and strong (in the best way). The pasta dishes are also worth mentioning. The pasta is freshly made and there’s real attention to detail in each recipe. Every dish has its own character and flavour, and nothing feels rushed or generic. It’s proper Italian cooking. Don Luigi is a hidden gem and exactly the kind of independent Italian place people should support. It’s a restaurant built on quality, passion, and proper hospitality, and it’s always a pleasure to eat there.

Janna Chua Such a delightful dinner! Big servings. And the owner is so kind and humbling. Thank you!

Leo McIntosh One of my favourite places to eat in London! En Root does tasty vegan food that feels good on the body and the wallet. Amazing flavours, friendly staff, and an addictive Raja Bonnet sauce! A must visit!

Katherin Sarmiento We celebrated the Christmas party for my marketing agency here and had a great experience. The staff was incredibly helpful and attentive from start to finish. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and there was plenty of it — all our guests were very happy with both the quality and the service. We were able to arrive early to set everything up in the event space, and the team was always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Without a doubt, highly recommended and an excellent venue for private events and meetings.

Glow Glow Never had any problem. Cheap, tasty, but a tad slow. Perfect for late night snack.

What you need to know! Overall: Food: Korean First of all ignore all reviews prior to June 2025 as this is when the current owners took over. A lovely independent, local Korean restaurant which is literally a hidden gem on a side road in Raynes Park and well worthy of a full five stars. Service is lovely, the food fantastic and really tasty. There are a lot of Korean restaurants in nearby New Malden so plenty of choices but this is a new firm favourite and one well definitely be going back to. What I liked: • Bibimbap • Grilled mackerel • Pajeon What I didn’t like: • N/A Do I recommend going? YES Will I go again? YES Was it good value? YES Price Point: $$